Gripe Water Directions

If you are a parent with a baby suffering from colic, you know the feeling of helplessness and exhaustion that comes with trying to care for your baby. Fortunately, there is a safe and natural solution you can use to ease the effects of colic in your baby. Gripe water is a solution of water fortified with a specific blend of herbs such as ginger, peppermint, fennel or chamomile. This treatment has been used for centuries to help with stomach ailments in both infants and adults.

Instructions

• 1

  Purchase gripe water at your local drugstore. Shake the bottle of gripe water before use.

• 2

  Fill a medicine dropper with between one-half and 2 tsp. of gripe water, depending on the age of your child. Refer to the dosage instructions on the bottle for infant and adult dosage.

• 3

  Dispense the gripe water slowly into the mouth of your baby, between her cheek and gums, about half an hour after feeding. If your baby refuses to take the dropper, add the solution to juice or formula.

• 4

  Repeat once every 30 minutes, up to three doses per day or as needed. Your baby should get relief from symptoms such as gas and crying within 10 to 20 minutes, and relief may occur sooner. Results will vary from one baby to the next.

• 5

  Clean the medicine dropper between each use and let it air dry.

• 6

  Store gripe water at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.